MILLBURN, NJ - Dr. James Crisfield, Superintendent of the Millburn Public Schools, has just released the following update:

"I have a sliver of optimism to share! It is confirmed that about 10% or so of the township has had power restored. It's a start... No schools are back up yet, but they will be part of the power company's methodical approach to getting everyone back to full power. No better forecast yet in terms of WHEN, but we are finally making progress.

**Regarding school next week, we ARE going to try to have school on both Thursday and Friday (if not sooner). We have come to an agreement with the teachers and they are very anxious to help in any way they can, which I greatly appreciate. Of course, all plans for reopening school depend on power and gasoline availability, which we will monitor closely over the weekend. More updates on that front to come. Schools will also be as flexible as possible in terms of students (or staff) being absent for one reason or another. We want to get back to normal as much as possible, but we certainly recognize the large variety of individual circumstances out there. We will work with you!

**There will be no K-5 lunch programs operating next week, so please plan on sending lunch in with your student. There will also be no milk available. We are confirming plans at Middle School and MHS and will relay that information as soon as we get it.

**There are many activities such as interscholastic sports and the fall musical at MHS that are posing quite a scheduling challenge. We are looking at options now and will report back as soon as we have answers. Postponements/rescheduling are both possible, but nothing is finalized yet. This one is much more complicated than it might appear, and Dr. Miron and his staff have their work cut out for them in this area, that's for sure!

**Regarding elections on Tuesday, the official plan is now to have all Millburn voting take place at the Temple B'nai Jeshurun on South Orange Avenue in town. No schools will be used as a polling place. This is a wise move, as parking would be very tight if school is in session, and we may have some roof repairs complicating matters as well. The Township will very soon circulate more details about voting arrangements.

One last item in response to questions about what might be the best thing for students to do in terms of keeping up with academics while we are out. Of course, as much as possible (and especially for our older students), they can follow some long-term assignments or guidance their teachers may have been able to distribute. But perhaps a better and more simple approach, given all the dislocations we've experienced, would be to READ. Just read. Fun books are fine, too. On vacation or at home, its simplicity and ease makes this a perfect solution, and anything that enhances literacy skills is only a plus academically. And it works for students of all ages, too! I have a big choice to make tonight--go with my favorite business author's latest (Jim Collins' Great by Choice) or go fiction and dig into the third book of the Game of Thrones series. It's title is A Storm of Swords, so perhaps I ought to give into fate and choose it..."

WEST ORANGE, NJ — ­For the 14th consecutive time, Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) has received an “A” Hospital Safety Score rating by the Leapfrog Group—making SBMC the only hospital in the state and one of only 42 in the country to earn an “A” in each report since the Leapfrog surveys began.

SBMC was also one of eight RWJBarnabas Health facilities to be awarded with an “A” by the ...

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, give back to others. Community Congregational Church in Short Hills coordinates activities that help families in need in Irvington - and you can be part of it this Thanksgiving season.

I want to thank all of you again for your patience and understanding during yesterday’s storm. I especially want to thank all of the principals, vice principals, instructional supervisors, supervisors, district administrators, teachers, custodians, nurses, paraprofessionals and secretaries who stayed last night to help with students who were still in the building. They all ...

Dear Parents,

I want to thank all of you again for your patience and understanding during ...

Thank you for your understanding on this first day of winter weather. Please know that our first priority is always the safety of our students and staff. We are also very sensitive to how much impact the decision to open or close schools in bad weather can have on families, and childcare options.

WEST ORANGE, NJ — More than $160,000 was raised at RWJBarnabas Health’s (RWJBH) second annual Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk in support of RWJBH and the New Jersey Devils’ collective effort to build stronger communities by promoting healthy, active lifestyles and world-class healthcare.

Proceeds from the race, held at Essex County’s South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange, ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — More than $160,000 was raised at RWJBarnabas Health’s (RWJBH) second annual ...

WEST WINDSOR, NJ —In a nail-biter, the Millburn-Short Hills Lacrosse Club’s 5thGrade team came away victorious in a double-overtime, sudden-death championship game versus the GT Lacrosse Club from Eastern Pennsylvania in the annual Trilogy Veterans Day Classic Lacrosse Tournament. Each year the tournament is held at Mercer County Park over Veterans Day weekend and features competitive youth ...

WEST WINDSOR, NJ —In a nail-biter, the Millburn-Short Hills Lacrosse Club’s 5thGrade team came away ...

MILLBURN, NJ - Caring Kids is proud to announce its 8th annual holiday gift drive and celebration. Once again, they have partnered with New Jersey Regional Day School in Newark. Every child in the school has significant special needs. Additionally, many of the families are dealing with significant financial hardships and food insecurity.